Virginia Stage opens "Frankie and Johnny" Friday April 4 in Norfolk

Virginia Stage company closes its 2013-2014 season with “Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune.” The play opens Friday, April 4, and continues through April 20.

Written by Terrence McNally, the comedy-drama is about two co-workers in a diner who wake up after a night of lovemaking and gradually begin to get to know one another. The stage company calls the production, which contains nudity and adult content, a play about “two people navigating the insecurities of modern romance over a single night.”

Directed by Chris Hanna, “Frankie and Johnny” stars Reese Madigan and Lena Kaminsky who are both making their stage company debuts. Madigan has appeared on Broadway as Abe in Lincoln Center’s production of “Lincoln in Illinois.” Kaminsky starred in “Black Pearl Sings!” at Portland Stage Center. Both have numerous other regional theater credits.

The creative team includes designers Terry Flint on set, Pamela Prior on costumes, John Ambrosone on lighting and Ryan Hickey on sound. Matthew G. Marholin is production stage designer.